It turned out that when the appointed time arrived, he led twenty-nine students to set off first. Quanzhen, Tianshan disciples, Zhang Mufeng, Yang Shan, Lin Chuan, Li Ruogu and others, plus the guide and Li Zhong, a total of nineteen people were ready to wait for He Qizhou
We'll leave after we arrive, and we agreed to wait at most three days.
Because Li Zhong was taking care of the team, Lu Zhenyao was not too worried. The team that set off first went smoothly. It took about nine days to cross the desert. The drinking water they brought with them when they set off could almost supply them for half a month. They were planning to go to the pasture.
After further replenishment, they did not expect that once they arrived at the foot of the Altai Mountains, the wetland that was originally lush with water and grass turned into a barren land. The waterways dried up and were covered with yellow sand. The team stayed in the original pasture for a day and could not find even a water source.
According to the guide's judgment, if you follow the melted snow water channel on the mountain to find water in the mountains, you have to go at least fifty or sixty miles deep to find the water source. Moreover, the mountains are densely covered with strange rocks and it is easy to get lost. Even if you find clean water from the mountains, those who stay in the mountains will not be able to find the water source.
The camels outside are probably dying, and the return trip is still full of dangers.
Therefore, Lu Zhenyao listened to the guide's advice and immediately decided to return immediately. Everyone controlled the amount of water they drank, tried to rest during the day, and rushed at night, preparing to use five days' worth of water to walk back to the racecourse.
Unexpectedly, we encountered a rare sandstorm on the third day of our return trip. In order to avoid the sandstorm, we wasted a whole day. After that, there were constant sandstorms, and the speed of travel was much slower than expected. By the eighth day, the water was almost gone.
However, the guide's method is to prepare everyone to drink their own urine and hold on until the rescue team arrives.
Fortunately, the eastern front rescue team was experienced and expected that everyone would circle back to the relatively gentle east side. Fortunately, they met the large force in the early morning of the ninth day, but there was less water and more people. The water they brought was almost only for everyone.
Three days were needed, and now it was the third day after the two teams met. Everyone had three or four kilograms of water left in their water bags, while those with less water bags were probably almost empty.
Being able to meet Xu Mu at this time was like grasping another life-saving straw. As for Zhang Mufeng and the others, the guide estimated that they encountered many sandstorms on the way out, and by the time they reached the foot of the mountain, they might have almost used up the water.
, the only hope was to find water in the pasture at the foot of the mountain, but the first group of people searched for it for a whole day and couldn't find it, and the second group of people had no reason to find it, so the most likely scenario was to abandon the camels and go into the mountains to look for water!
While everyone was talking, He Qizhou finally drove over with four camels. When they saw the bags of water on the camels, everyone felt like they were about to cry. Not only were there not likely to be any deaths during the rest of the journey, they would even pee.
There was no need to drink anymore, cheers and cheers were everywhere.
The guide calculated that each person could get more than ten kilograms of water. Without any major accidents, they should be able to return safely. He suggested that Lu Zhenyao set off immediately. Lu Zhenyao readily agreed and allowed Xu Mu and Qizhou to return together. Unexpectedly, the two of them returned together.
After a brief discussion, they decided to go deeper and search for people in the mountains!
"No!" Upon hearing Xu Mu's proposal to pick up the second group of teams, Lu Zhenyao firmly denied it. Seeing Xu Mu's firm eyes, he then advised: "What's the use of you going in again? Why don't we go back first and bring enough supplies?"
and a guide, that way we are more likely to pick them up.”
The older guide also advised: "The Altai Mountains are full of huge boulders, and the mountains are high and the valleys are deep. Let alone find people, you can't even find a normal road. Don't be impulsive."
He Qizhou said: "My horse is Tianju. It should be able to find the way. If the second group can't find the way out, they can still rely on Dahuang to lead the way, so we must go in. Please send the camel group as soon as possible after you return.
Meet us at the foot of the mountain."
The guide looked at Dahuang carefully and said in surprise: "It really is a Tianju! But, it just seems a little older... I don't know how long it has been since you left here?"
Lu Zhenyao said: "He Qizhou, please stop making trouble. This horse has been away from here for at least more than 20 years. It's too uncertain for you to let it know the way. Stop talking and go back with me!"
Xu Mu said, "I believe in Rhubarb. It has warned us of sandstorms three times. I think it can still lead us to find the water source and Mu Feng and the others. Senior brother, with only this little water, we can't waste time anymore. I
The last time I came here, Master couldn’t persuade me, so I hope that Senior Brother won’t stop me anymore.”
Lu Zhenyao was speechless for a moment. He knew very well the temper of his junior sister, but he really didn't trust the two of them to take risks.
The guide wanted to touch Dahuang's cheek, but Dahuang shook his head out of the way and was sprayed with sand on his face. Instead of being angry, he nodded to Lu Zhenyao and said: "Maybe this is the best choice, but...
…”
Lu Zhenyao hesitated and said: "How about I go with you, Mr. Wang..."
"It's absolutely impossible, Mr. Lu, how can you leave!" Mr. Wang shouted. He is the guide and the horse farm manager responsible for the rescue on the eastern front. He can't suppress this group of students. Someone has already taken care of him at the critical moment of life and death.
There has been a dispute over the water.
Lu Zhenyao was very worried about the second group of people setting off. He was actually very willing to have someone help them, but the last thing he wanted was for his junior sister, who was just recovering from a serious injury, to be in danger. But he couldn't change Xu Mu's mind now.
It was really inconvenient for me to leave the large army, so I could only say helplessly: "Then bring enough water and an extra camel. We should be able to hold on until we get out of the desert."
Xu Mu said: "No, there are four camels that are full of water now. The water on one of our camels is enough. It would be too troublesome to carry more when we go into the mountains. We just use it when we get here."
For three days, each person drank no more than five kilograms of water per day. If you walked for nine days when you entered, we had Rhubarb to lead the way. We estimate that we can get out of the desert in another four to five days, so the water should be enough. Those three heads
The average camel water for each of you is about ten kilograms, and it will take at least three days..."
Mr. Wang Ba interjected: "Not only that, these camels are very weak after not eating or drinking for more than 20 days. We threw away tents, pots, dishes, bedding and other things that could be thrown away along the way, but they still can't move fast. You go."
It will take three days, and if we don’t have another accident, it will take at least four to five days. But with a dozen kilograms of water per person, it should be fine."
Xu Mu said: "Then you need water even more. There is no camel available at the racecourse. These two peaks were stopped by us when the Western Front rescue team evacuated yesterday afternoon, so we can only rely on this for the rest of the journey.
The water is gone, senior brother, let’s not be wordy and let’s go on our way quickly.”
Lu Zhenyao knew that it was useless to persuade him. As for He Qizhou, the second group of people were waiting for him, and the big yellow horse only listened to him, so there was no need to persuade him, so he said to Mr. Wang Ba: "Master Wang, you take the lead first
Let the team set off, I will have a few more words with them."
"Okay, Director Lu, please follow us as soon as possible!"
The camel team continued to set off, and the Gongsheng from the military equipment hall said goodbye to Qi and Xu one by one. After going through a life and death test, some people's eyes were full of energy, while others were like leaves beaten by frost, without any energy at all.
Seeing the last camel pass by, Lu Zhenyao said to the two of them with a solemn expression: "I won't say much, just two points. First, protect yourself and don't make unnecessary sacrifices; second, you must see human nature clearly, and when facing
When making a life-or-death decision, don’t trust others too much, even if you are in the same year as the armament hall!”
"Okay, senior brother, why do you mention this second point?" Xu Mu asked.
"I still want to tell you something. When we were about to run out of water, I distributed the remaining water evenly, but I found that some people ran out of water soon. Most of them had no gangs or backers behind them.
When I asked, no one dared to answer. They just said that they were thirsty and drank all the water in one go. However, I found that the water bladders of Jiang Di and several people around him were always half full!
Then I met the rescue team. This time I issued a death order: divide all the water. Unless I agree, no one is allowed to give their own water to others, and they are not allowed to drink other people's water. Anyone who violates the order will have it confiscated.
All the water will be expelled from the Arms Hall after returning!
In the next three days, there were three or four more sandstorms. The water was obviously not enough, and even the rescue soldiers might be in danger.
Before you appeared, I had discovered twice that someone was plotting something around Jiang Di. My feeling was that they wanted to get rid of me, and then kill other people to grab water!
These people are mainly from the Yunmen sect and some people who have taken refuge in Jiang Di. I am not sure if there are people from Jinling and Emei among them, because people from Quanzhen and Tianshan are not here. As long as I die, they will be able to control the situation!
That king is always coming over, and he has sensed the danger, so he doesn’t dare to let me leave! I just want to remind you to be careful about Jiang Di in the future. He has shown himself to be a hero. Whoever stands in front of him,
All may be removed by him;
Also, if you meet Mu Feng and others in the mountains, you must pay attention to see if there are people like this! When it comes to life and death, you must dare to make decisions and never be too kind!"
He Qizhou said: "We will pay attention, Lu Jijiu, please be careful!"
"You must come back!" Lu Zhenyao said solemnly.
"Definitely!" Xu Mu and He Qizhou replied at the same time.
…
Farewell to Lu Zhenyao and He Qizhou, Xu Mu continued on his way under the moonlight. The further north he went, the smoother the sand became. After walking for more than an hour, it was already dawn. There were items abandoned by the camel team everywhere along the way. He Qizhou picked up some and returned them.
It was a light tarpaulin tent, as well as a long rope for harnessing the horse, a hatchet, four bamboo poles, and even a big blanket.
Xu Mu said angrily: "Forget about the other things. Why don't you choose a tent and tire the camels to death? What are you going to use the bamboo poles for?"
"You will know later. Anyway, the camels left the desert and let them destroy themselves. It doesn't matter if they are tired for a few days." He Qizhou said, but his eyes were still scanning the ground to see if there was anything useful.